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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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